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Plant are one of the main source of natural textile dye. Environmental friendly natural dyes are gaining interest among people. The present study was employed to identify the fabric dyeing capacity of different plant samples using alum as the mordant. The extracted dye was successfully applied and it imparted soothing shades on the selected textile fabric. Today natural dyes are reviving its consumer interest as the awareness among the people regarding the environmental issues caused by production and application of synthetic dyes have increased. Attempts to improve the production and commercialization of natural dyes have to be given prime importance. Scientific study on improvement of quality, extraction, yield, and optimization of dye of natural dye must be accelerated. Systematic research on production, processing, trade and market also should be brought into consideration. Large scale dyeing units with natural dyes are now a reality in the textile market of safer, environment friendly and sustainable textiles.